Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDecoy Control Building

Decoy Control Building

England
List entry 1494497
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Decoy Control Building is a Second World War military structure located in Somerset, England. The building served as a control point for decoy operations, part of the broader air defence strategy employed by British forces during the conflict. Such installations were designed to coordinate deceptive measures intended to mislead enemy aircraft and protect nearby installations or settlements from aerial bombardment. The structure survives as evidence of wartime engineering and the sophisticated defensive tactics developed during 1939 to 1945.

Decoy Control Building is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1494497. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Decoy Control Building?

Decoy Control Building is a Second World War military structure located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1494497.

Who is responsible for protecting Decoy Control Building?

Decoy Control Building is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1494497.

What other scheduled monuments are near Decoy Control Building?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Richmont Castle: the remains of a medieval castle, parts of its water management system and later C17 mining activity (8.4 km), Bowl barrow 400m north-west of Starve Lark Farm (9.3 km), Bowl barrow 250m west of Starve Lark Farm (9.3 km).

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